Introducing the latest new product from Container Modification World - The Kick 'N" Close Kick Plate for closing shipping container doors. "Save Your Seals!"

Shipping Container door seals are easily damaged from people using their foot to kick the bottom of the door closed. When seals are damaged, water enters your container and causes pre-mature rusting. Thanks to the new "Kick 'N' Close Kick Plate, your door seals will continue to work for years to come.

Door Seal Saving Kick Plate for Shipping Containers

Channing McCorriston, The Container Guy, introduces a simple but highly practical product from Container Modification World designed to solve one of the most common problems in shipping container rentals.

The problem is not structural failure.
It is user behavior.

The Real Cause of Door Rust

The most common rust issue on shipping containers happens at the bottom of the doors.

Why?

Because users use their foot as leverage when closing the doors.

This causes:

• Door seals to peel away

• Water to enter behind the seal

• Rust to form along the lower door edge

• Accelerated deterioration

Even when operators try to educate customers, the behavior continues.

So instead of trying to change behavior, this product redirects it.

What the Kick Plate Does

The Door Seal Saving Kick Plate creates a designated foot pedal on the container door.

It:

• Provides a safe leverage point

• Protects the door seal from damage

• Prevents water intrusion

• Reduces rust formation

• Extends door lifespan

Instead of pushing against the seal, users push against a reinforced steel plate.

Who This Product Is For

This upgrade is especially valuable for:

• Rental fleets

• High traffic job site containers

• Industrial users

• Equipment yards

• Anyone tired of replacing door seals

For rental companies, seal replacement adds up quickly.
This product reduces recurring maintenance costs.

Installation Overview

Installation is simple and fast.

Basic steps:

1. Stand in front of the door and determine comfortable foot placement

2. Hold kick plate in position and level it

3. Mark mounting holes

4. Center punch holes

5. Drill pilot holes

6. Drill out to 3/8 inch

7. Insert stainless steel carriage bolts from outside

8. Tighten nuts from inside

The square shoulder on the carriage bolt prevents spinning during tightening.

Installation takes only a few minutes.

Technical Specifications

The bent profile ensures the plate clears the seal while still providing outward leverage.

Why This Works

Instead of relying on user education, the kick plate:

• Accepts real world behavior

• Redirects force to a reinforced area

• Protects the most vulnerable part of the door

It becomes a mechanical solution to a human problem.

Final Result

Once installed:

• The door closes smoothly

• The seal remains untouched

• The leverage point is obvious

• The upgrade looks clean and intentional

It transforms a weak point into a durable feature.

Key Takeaways from The Container Guy

• Bottom door rust is usually seal related

• Seal damage is often caused by foot leverage

• The kick plate eliminates that stress point

• Installation is fast and simple

• Rental fleets benefit the most

This is a small upgrade that solves a very expensive long term problem.

Our product extends the life span of your Rubber Door Seals, and comes with 3 square profile Stainless Steel Carriage Bolts and Nuts. It is Black Powder Coated Steel and Installs in just minutes!